1993 年 4 巻 p. 11-20
This paper discusses the feasibility of debate for TEFL instruction. After defining debate format, a five-person debate is chosen for the high school context. In the next section, debate is analyzed in terms of pedagogical theory. Debate is content-based, satisfies the desire to communicate meaningfully, develops critical thinking skills and can be designed to integrate the four skills. Finally RICA, Reading-based Integrated Communicative Approach, is defined. This approach is particularly sensitive to affective factors and the development of schema.